Elizabeth Dowdell
South Lyon,MI
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Education Director
The Goddard School Of Novi
05.2022 - Current
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Counseled and monitored at-risk students for attendance, academic progress and behavioral concerns.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
Sunshine's Custom Apparel
Self-employed
06.2016 - Current
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and managing project milestones.
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School Of Novi
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Planned and prepared activities for 4 year old students.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Followed Teacher Learning Strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
Private Nanny
Dr. Scott Russell
10.2015 - 01.2019
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
Food Service & Special Events Coordinator
Abbey Park At Mill River
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
Private Nanny
Dr. Kevin Klimek
03.2013 - 11.2015
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
Private Nanny
Jill Kara
04.2012 - 08.2014
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
Police Cadet
South Lyon Police Department
06.2010 - 04.2011
- Patrolled assigned streets, neighborhoods and businesses to promote security and deter crime.
- Enforced local, state and federal laws and ordinances to promote community security and prevent crime.
- Assisted in maintenance of police facilities and vehicles.
Education
Child Development Associate -
Council For Professional Development
Online11.2020
Completion of Police Academy - Criminal Justice
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05.2014
Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Academic Standards Management
- Teacher Observation
- Preschool Programs
- Parent Outreach
Timeline
Interim Education Director
The Goddard School Of Novi
05.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School Of Novi
01.2019 - 05.2022
Sunshine's Custom Apparel
Self-employed
06.2016 - Current
Private Nanny
Dr. Scott Russell
10.2015 - 01.2019
Food Service & Special Events Coordinator
Abbey Park At Mill River
01.2015 - 12.2017
Private Nanny
Dr. Kevin Klimek
03.2013 - 11.2015
Private Nanny
Jill Kara
04.2012 - 08.2014
Police Cadet
South Lyon Police Department
06.2010 - 04.2011
Child Development Associate -
Council For Professional Development
Completion of Police Academy - Criminal Justice
Oakland Community College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ferris State University
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